castor oil??

Hi ladies...Im currently 39 *6days. Last week I got my membrane stripped (was told to be prepared to go into labor in the next 48hrs. No labor!! I lost what looked like bloody show, felt mild contraction and cramps (but that's it)..I've tried sex, going for a walk, bouncing on a yoga ball, but nothing has worked. I realize that when the baby is ready, she will come. However, I've had such an uncomfortable week that I'm willing to try anything right now. By the way, the doc also mentioned I was dialated 3cm at my last appointment when he did the stripped membrane. Anyways, I was wondering of any stories of drinking castor oil and if it could possibly work??

Hi ladies...Im currently 39 *6days. Last week I got my membrane stripped (was told to be prepared to go into labor in the next 48hrs. No labor!! I lost what looked like bloody show, felt mild contraction and cramps (but that's it)..I've tried sex, going for a walk, bouncing on a yoga ball, but nothing has worked. I realize that when the baby is ready, she will come. However, I've had such an uncomfortable week that I'm willing to try anything right now. By the way, the doc also mentioned I was dialated 3cm at my last appointment when he did the stripped membrane. Anyways, I was wondering of any stories of drinking castor oil and if it could possibly work??

I think you need to do more research on it...maybe ask your doc. I read on here months ago when someone asked that there can be some pretty uncomfortable side effects. Good luck in your delivery, happy and heathy baby!!

I think you need to do more research on it...maybe ask your doc. I read on here months ago when someone asked that there can be some pretty uncomfortable side effects. Good luck in your delivery, happy and heathy baby!!

My friend got to 41 weeks and 3 days before her baby decided she was ready to come out. Patience! Do NOT take castor oil. That's one of the worst things you can do. It will cause crazy stomach craps and crazy diarrhea. Don't do that to yourself or the doctors! I know the end is the worst but baby will come when good and ready.

My friend got to 41 weeks and 3 days before her baby decided she was ready to come out. Patience! Do NOT take castor oil. That's one of the worst things you can do. It will cause crazy stomach craps and crazy diarrhea. Don't do that to yourself or the doctors! I know the end is the worst but baby will come when good and ready.

Do not drink castor oil it can cause baby to poop in womb in then they can breathe it in and cause complications and/or die. My LO was 4 days late even after a membrane sweep. I just walked lots and ate spicy food the night before.

Do not drink castor oil it can cause baby to poop in womb in then they can breathe it in and cause complications and/or die. My LO was 4 days late even after a membrane sweep. I just walked lots and ate spicy food the night before.

Walk. Do a lot of walking and it will come. I was past my due date and they had set an induction date but I wanted my baby to come out naturally so I went for walks with my mom around three malls(just for different scenery) and he came the next morning!!!

Walk. Do a lot of walking and it will come. I was past my due date and they had set an induction date but I wanted my baby to come out naturally so I went for walks with my mom around three malls(just for different scenery) and he came the next morning!!!

dont take castor oil. a friend of mine did it and it caused her and baby to have serious diarrihea. baby pood in belly breathed it in and had an infection that caused her to fight for two weeks... i dnt think its worth harming a baby with impatience.. as for sweeps i started getting thwm 36 weeks and had my baby at 38.6 weeks.. only needed three sweeps and he came on his own..

dont take castor oil. a friend of mine did it and it caused her and baby to have serious diarrihea. baby pood in belly breathed it in and had an infection that caused her to fight for two weeks... i dnt think its worth harming a baby with impatience.. as for sweeps i started getting thwm 36 weeks and had my baby at 38.6 weeks.. only needed three sweeps and he came on his own..

I tried it when I was 41w6d, but I was in the early stages of stalled labour. It was in a lemon verbena cocktail that my midwife actually suggested, so I don't believe it's that bad for you or baby. I puked it up 45 minutes after, but labour got going again an I had my baby girl 14 hours later. I'm not sure if it was the castor oil, lemon verbena, the puking, or just nature that got me moving again, but I'm glad it worked! I believe I took about 2 tablespoons.

I tried it when I was 41w6d, but I was in the early stages of stalled labour. It was in a lemon verbena cocktail that my midwife actually suggested, so I don't believe it's that bad for you or baby. I puked it up 45 minutes after, but labour got going again an I had my baby girl 14 hours later. I'm not sure if it was the castor oil, lemon verbena, the puking, or just nature that got me moving again, but I'm glad it worked! I believe I took about 2 tablespoons.

I did castor oil with my first but not until 41w3d, under the supervision of my midwife, following guidelines that she set out. I personally don't think this is something you should be doing without the help of a medical professional. The risk of baby swallowing merconium is higher as you approach 2 weeks 'overdue', and that's generally when a midwife will okay the use of castor oil - that and in 3 days they were going to induce me... And I refused to let that happen. (A med free induction sounded super painful and castor oil was my last shot at going natural.)

I did castor oil with my first but not until 41w3d, under the supervision of my midwife, following guidelines that she set out. I personally don't think this is something you should be doing without the help of a medical professional. The risk of baby swallowing merconium is higher as you approach 2 weeks 'overdue', and that's generally when a midwife will okay the use of castor oil - that and in 3 days they were going to induce me... And I refused to let that happen. (A med free induction sounded super painful and castor oil was my last shot at going natural.)

I would say its definitely not worth it! I tried 2 tablespoons in orange juice at 3 days over due...I got diarrhea and a horrible taste in my mouth every time i burped that wouldn't go away and not much else...my baby did poop inside on his way out too, I didn't know it could cause that or if it was related but reading some responses maybe it was. I really don't believe anything works besides medical intervention....I tried it all pretty much and little man was 5 days overdue. Maybe just try natural things like sex and walking? I've heard it work for others.

I would say its definitely not worth it! I tried 2 tablespoons in orange juice at 3 days over due...I got diarrhea and a horrible taste in my mouth every time i burped that wouldn't go away and not much else...my baby did poop inside on his way out too, I didn't know it could cause that or if it was related but reading some responses maybe it was. I really don't believe anything works besides medical intervention....I tried it all pretty much and little man was 5 days overdue. Maybe just try natural things like sex and walking? I've heard it work for others.

Baby will come when it is ready. Castor oil can be dangerous to your baby and very uncomfortable for you. When I was overdue, we had sex, walked 10K everyday, ate spicy food, had my stretch-and-sweep, and nothing helped. My ds was 10 days late.

Baby will come when it is ready. Castor oil can be dangerous to your baby and very uncomfortable for you. When I was overdue, we had sex, walked 10K everyday, ate spicy food, had my stretch-and-sweep, and nothing helped. My ds was 10 days late.

Has 3 membrane sweeps starting at 40 weeks and 3-4cm dilated. None if them had a baby on the other side of the 48 hours. I went to 42 weeks exactly and then did Castor Oil, along with a homeopathic and acupuncture. It was medical induction the next morning so I was a bit desperate. It was horrible and ****ty. Lots of diarrhea cramping and misery. I got my baby birthed at home the way I wanted but never again. You aren't even 40 weeks and gestation is wiggly. Give it time have a good cry. I know anything seems better then waiting but your babe will be in your arms soon enough.

Has 3 membrane sweeps starting at 40 weeks and 3-4cm dilated. None if them had a baby on the other side of the 48 hours. I went to 42 weeks exactly and then did Castor Oil, along with a homeopathic and acupuncture. It was medical induction the next morning so I was a bit desperate. It was horrible and ****ty. Lots of diarrhea cramping and misery. I got my baby birthed at home the way I wanted but never again. You aren't even 40 weeks and gestation is wiggly. Give it time have a good cry. I know anything seems better then waiting but your babe will be in your arms soon enough.

I def recommend this technique!! I did 2 weeks worth of research on it, myself, my mother and 2 of my girlfriends have done it and had completely natural and 100% healthy births and babies. One had to use it twise but none the less, successful.

I def recommend this technique!! I did 2 weeks worth of research on it, myself, my mother and 2 of my girlfriends have done it and had completely natural and 100% healthy births and babies. One had to use it twise but none the less, successful.

I took it under my midwifes close supervision. It didn't cause any nasty side effects and I went into labour that afternoon. I was 41.4 and she was getting ready to medically induce me, so I figured it was the lesser of two evils. I did have very intense contractions, not sure if they were caused by castor oil or if that's just what labour feels like... I don't know that I would recommend it at this gestation, it only works if your body is ready to go. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if it is right for you, if taken correctly it is definitely not 'irresponsible'....

I took it under my midwifes close supervision. It didn't cause any nasty side effects and I went into labour that afternoon. I was 41.4 and she was getting ready to medically induce me, so I figured it was the lesser of two evils. I did have very intense contractions, not sure if they were caused by castor oil or if that's just what labour feels like... I don't know that I would recommend it at this gestation, it only works if your body is ready to go. Talk to your healthcare provider to see if it is right for you, if taken correctly it is definitely not 'irresponsible'....

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